The Americans are already flappin' their gums today with their talk about how much they hate the Canadians.

Do American players dislike the Canadians?

"Absolutely," said defenseman Jack Johnson of the Los Angeles Kings, who offered to fly out his three Team USA teammates to see his appearance in Opening Ceremonies but didn't extend the same courtesy to Team Canada's Drew Doughty of the Kings.

"It was a small plane. There was only room for a few," said Johnson, who hasn't spoken to Doughty in Vancouver.
"I hate them," said Ryan Kesler, U.S. center and a player for the Vancouver Canucks. "It's a big rivalry. I wouldn't say I hate them; you have respect for the other team, Canadians expect to win the gold and anything less is not good enough. It's going to be fun to try and knock them off."

Fun, but emotionally draining. Think about what's on the line when the teams meet: Medal round seeding and a bye; bragging rights between teammates, players, fans and families; defending home ice or seeking to embarrass the home team on it; avenging old losses, settling old scores and, for the Americans, seeking a level of respect in the eyes of the hockey world that only a win against the Canadians can provide.

They're fueled by that underdog desire for validation. If there's hatred in either locker room, as Kesler indicated, it's in the U.S. room.

"It's a big word. I don't hate people," said Team Canada goalie Martin Brodeur with a chuckle. "I think it's hockey. They're going to want to take something away from us, and we have to have that attitude to be ready for it and match what they're going to bring and then surpass it.

I'll be honest I'm not a fan of hockey at all-don't dislike it-just couldn't care less. But this game has piqued my interest. What with it being played during the Olympics on our soil and all the trash the Americans are saying about "hating" us. I'm definitely gonna watch this game. I love any opportunity to watch the Canadian teams stick it to the Americant's!

Fuck 'em!!

I'm pulling out my red ass Canadian toque and putting back a few cold Canadians during tonights game! We got this one.

Canada beats Russia and Canada grabs the Gold and Silver in Womens Bobsliegh. Good day today

Don't forget about Clara Hughes and her bronze and the women short track relay with the silver. Great day from Canada. Great day from the ladies in general.

Fanastic hockey game last night too. Not in a million years did I think we'd blow the Ruskies out the water like we did. Mike Richards deserves to the the MVP from yesterday because he did an outstanding job shutting down Ovechkin. Tomorrow night's going to be a great game against Slovakia.

Man Canada has been on a tear the last couple days. We are now in the lead for most gold medals with 12!!!! Just Amazing! We are third overall with 24 medals and can possibly catch up to Germany by the end of the weekend who has 29.